Newly settled crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster cf. solaris, aka CoTS) have rarely been studied in the field. This knowledge gap in our … [Read More...]
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Finding baby CoTS
2019 Research Report
The Lizard Island Research Station’s 2019 Report is available here. It includes 2019 in review by resident Directors Lyle Vail & Anne … [Read More...]
2020 coral bleaching at Lizard Island
In early 2020, the Great Barrier Reef suffered its third major coral bleaching event in five years due to heat stress. At Lizard Island, bleaching … [Read More...]
Early detection of CoTS outbreaks
Early detection of population outbreaks in Crown of Thorns Starfish (Acanthaster solaris cf, aka CoTS) is a necessary precursor to containment. … [Read More...]
Impact of ocean acidification on fishes
Ph.D. student Kelly Hannan is undertaking research into the impact of ocean acidification on fishes under the supervision of Associate Professor Jodie … [Read More...]